Gabriel Quak

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Gabriel Quak
Gabriel Quak 2018.jpg
Quak in 2018
Personal information
Full name Gabriel Quak Jun Yi[1]
Date of birth (1990-12-22) 22 December 1990 (age 31)
Place of birth Singapore
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 Lion City Sailors
Number 22
Youth career
National Football Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 Young Lions 66 (5)
2012–2015 LionsXII 80 (10)
2016–2017 Geylang International 47 (6)
2018 Navy 13 (3)
2019 Warriors FC 23 (9)
2020– Lion City Sailors 22 (11)
National team‡
2013 Singapore U23 5 (2)
2013– Singapore 38 (5)
Honours
Men's football
Representing  Singapore
Sea Games
Bronze medal – third place Vientiane 2009 Football
Bronze medal – third place Naypyidaw 2013 Football
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 April 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11 June 2021

Gabriel Quak Jun Yi (Chinese: 郭俊谊, born 22 December 1990) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a winger for Singapore Premier League side Lion City Sailors and the Singapore national team.

Club career[]

Young Lions[]

Quak began his professional football career with Under-23 side Young Lions in the S.League in 2008.

Quak was one of the Young Lions players involved in an on-pitch fight with Beijing Guoan Talent players in their S.League match on 7 September 2010. He was charged by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) for gross misconduct and bringing the game into disrepute and was banned for four months and fined S$1,000 for his part in the brawl.[2] Quak missed the 2010 Asian Games as a result of the ban.

LionsXII[]

In December 2011, the FAS announced that Quak was to join the newly formed LionsXII for the 2012 Malaysia Super League. National service commitments however meant that Quak failed to make a single appearance throughout the 2012 season.[3] He was de-registered in the mid-season transfer window.

Quak returned to the LionsXII squad for the 2013 season. He made his long-awaited debut against PKNS on 15 January.[4] He made 15 appearances in all competitions as the Lions won the 2013 Malaysia Super League.

Quak playing for LionsXII in 2013

The left-footed Quak was switched to the right side of attack for both club and country for the 2014 season.[5] He scored his first LionsXII goal in a 3–0 win over DRB-Hicom in the Malaysia FA Cup on 21 January. He scored his first league goal, an opener against newly promoted side PDRM FA , as Lionsxii defeated them 5-3.[6]

On the opening day of the 2015 Malaysian Super League Season, Gabriel scored the Lionsxii's first goal of the season, helping the Lionsxii win their opening match 5-3 against PDRM FA.[7] Similarly, in the Lionsxii's opening game in the Malaysia FA Cup, Gabriel scored the 3rd goal in a 4-0 win against minnows PB Melayu Kedah to push the Lionsxii into the Round of 16.[8]

Geylang International[]

Following the dissolution of the LionsXII, Quak signed for Geylang International and scored his first goal for the Eagles in a league match against Warriors FC, ending a long goalscoring drought.

Matsumoto Yamaga trial[]

After Geylang International and Matsumoto Yamaga signed a MOU,[9] Quak together with fellow winger Shawal Anuar went on a one-week trial with the J2 side.[10] However, he was not signed by the club.

Siam Navy FC[]

In the upcoming Thai League 2018 season, Gabriel signs for Thai League 1 side Royal Thai Navy and fill up their ASEAN import slot. On 11 February 2018, he made his starting debut against Ubon UMT.

He started as the 1st eleven in the 1st 2 matches but was substituted at half time in both matches.[11][12]

In total, he scored 4 goals and created 1 assist in 24 games for the Thai side which were relegated eventually.[13]

Warriors FC[]

Quak signed for Warriors FC for the 2019 season despite receiving lucrative offers from overseas club in order to spend more time with his young family.[13]

International career[]

Youth[]

Gabriel Quak has played for Singapore at Under-15, Under-18 and Under-23 levels. He represented Singapore in the Lion City Cup, AFF U15 Tournament, Asian Youth Games Qualifiers, AFC U18 Qualifiers, VFF Cup and Southeast Asian Games.[14]

Senior[]

Quak earned his first international cap in a friendly match against Laos on 7 June 2013, scoring a goal on his debut.[15] His first competitive goal came in an upset win over Syria in a 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification match on 15 October 2013.

He is the first Singapore-born Chinese player to feature regularly for the national team in 7 years since Goh Tat Chuan despite the ethnic Chinese forming the majority of the population.[16]

Others[]

Singapore Selection Squad[]

He was selected as part of the Singapore Selection squad for The Sultan of Selangor’s Cup to be held on 6 May 2017.[17]

Personal life[]

Quak was born to Alan, a senior technical associate at a building consultancy and Juet May, an early childhood educator in 1990.[18] He has a younger sister, Gu Ting.

Quak received his primary school education at Catholic High School and went to Guangyang Secondary School. He graduated with a diploma in Industrial and Operations Management from Republic Polytechnic.[19][20]

Quak is engaged to his girlfriend of 6 years, Melissa Teo after proposing to her on 30 January 2014, the eve of Chinese New Year.[21]

Career statistics[]

Club[]

As of match played 10 Oct 2021. Caps and goals may not be correct.
Club Season S.League Singapore Cup Singapore
League Cup 		Asia Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Young Lions 2008 26 2 - - - - — 26 2
2009 20 2 - - - - — 20 2
2010 15 0 - - 18 0 — 33 0
2011 5 1 — — — 5 1
Total 66 5 0 0 18 0 0 0 84 5
Club Season Malaysia
Super League 		Malaysia
FA Cup 		Malaysia Cup Asia Total
LionsXII 2012[22] 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2013[23] 11 0 1 0 3 0 — 15 0
2014[24] 9 0 2 1 0 0 — 11 1
2015 3 1 1 1 0 0 — 4 2
Total 23 1 4 2 3 0 0 0 30 3
Club Season S.League Singapore Cup Singapore
League Cup 		Asia Total
Geylang International 2016 23 4 3 0 0 0 — 26 4
2017 24 2 1 0 3 1 — 28 3
Total 47 6 4 0 3 1 0 0 54 7
Club Season Thai League 1 Thai FA Cup Thai League Cup Asia Total
Navy 2018 13 3 1 1 1 0 — 15 4
Total 13 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 15 4
Club Season Singapore Premier League Singapore Cup Singapore
League Cup 		Asia Total
Warriors 2019 23 9 6 2 0 0 — 29 11
Total 23 9 6 2 0 0 0 0 29 11
Lion City Sailors 2020 14 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 5
2021 21 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 13
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 35 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 18
Career total 203 41 15 5 25 0 0 0 243 46
  • Young Lions and LionsXII are ineligible for qualification to AFC competitions in their respective leagues.
  • Young Lions withdrew from the Singapore Cup and Singapore League Cup in 2011 due to scheduled participation in the 2011 AFF U-23 Youth Championship.

International statistics[]

International caps[]

No Date Venue Opponent Result Competition
1 7 June 2013 New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, Laos  Laos 5-2 (won) Friendly
2 10 October 2013 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Laos  Laos 1-0 (won) Friendly
3 15 October 2013 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Syria 2-1 (won) 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
4 15 November 2013 Shahid Dastgerdi Stadium, Tehran, Iran  Syria 0-4 (lost) 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
5 4 February 2014 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Jordan 1-3 (lost) 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
6 5 March 2014 Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman  Oman 1-3 (lost) 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
7 17 November 2014 Yishun Stadium, Yishun, Singapore  Cambodia 4-2 (won) Friendly
8 23 November 2014 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Thailand 1-2 (lost) 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup
9 29 November 2014 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Malaysia 1-3 (lost) 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup
10 26 March 2015 80th Birthday Anniversary Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand  Thailand 0-2 (lost) Friendly
11 31 March 2015 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Guam 2-2 (draw) Friendly
12 6 June 2015 Jurong East Stadium, Jurong East, Singapore  Brunei 5-1 (won) Friendly
13 11 June 2015 Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia  Cambodia 4-0 (won) 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round
14 24 March 2016 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Myanmar 2-1 (won) Friendly
15 3 June 2016 Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar  Myanmar 0-1 (lost) 2016 AYA Bank Cup
16 6 June 2016 Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar  Vietnam 0-3 (lost) 2016 AYA Bank Cup
17 28 July 2016 Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia  Cambodia 1-2 (lost) Friendly
18 1 September 2016 Bahrain National Stadium, Manama, Bahrain  Bahrain 1-3 (lost) Friendly
19 7 October 2016 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Malaysia 0-0 (draw) Friendly
20 11 October 2016 Mong Kok Stadium, Mongkok, Hong Kong  Hong Kong 0-2 (lost) Friendly
21 25 November 2016 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines  Indonesia 1-2 (lost) 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup
22 11 September 2018 Bishan Stadium, Bishan, Singapore  Fiji 2-0 (won) Friendly
23 12 October 2018 Bishan Stadium, Bishan, Singapore  Mongolia 2-0 (won) Friendly
24 9 November 2018 Singapore Sports Hub, Kallang, Singapore  Indonesia 1-0 (won) 2018 AFF Championship
25 13 November 2018 Panaad Stadium, Bacolod, Philippines  Philippines 0-1 (lost) 2018 AFF Championship
26 21 November 2018 Singapore Sports Hub, Kallang, Singapore  Timor-Leste 6-1 (won) 2018 AFF Championship
27 25 November 2018 Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand  Thailand 0-3 (lost) 2018 AFF Championship
28 23 March 2019 Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  Oman 1-1 (draw) Friendly
29 8 June 2019 Singapore Sports Hub, Kallang, Singapore  Solomon Islands 4-3 (won) Friendly
30 11 June 2019 Singapore Sports Hub, Kallang, Singapore  Myanmar 1-2 (lost) Friendly
31 5 September 2019 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Yemen 2-2 (draw) 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round
32 5 October 2019 Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan  Jordan 0-0 (draw) Friendly
33 10 October 2019 King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia  Saudi Arabia 0-3 (lost) 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round
34 15 October 2019 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Uzbekistan 1-3 (lost) 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round
35 14 November 2019 Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar  Qatar 0-2 (lost) Friendly
36 3 June 2021 King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  Palestine 0-4 (lost) 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round
37 8 June 2021 King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  Uzbekistan 5-0 (lost) 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round
38 12 June 2021 King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  Saudi Arabia 0-3 (lost) 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round
39 11 November 2021 Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium, Sharjah, UAE  Kyrgyzstan 1-2 (lost) Friendly
40 8 December 2021 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Philippines 2-1(won) 2020 AFF Championship

International goals[]

Scores and results list Singapore's goal tally first.[25]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 7 June 2013 New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, Laos  Laos 4–2 5–2 Friendly
2. 15 October 2013 Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore  Syria 2–0 2–1 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
3. 12 October 2018 Bishan Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore  Mongolia 2–0 2–0 Friendly
4. 9 June 2019 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Solomon Islands 3–3 4–3
5. 11 June 2019  Myanmar 1–1 1–2

U22 International goals[]

Scores and results list Singapore's goal tally first.[25]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 17 November 2011 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia  Thailand 1–0 2-0 (won) 2011 Southeast Asian Games

U19 International goals[]

Scores and results list Singapore's goal tally first.[25]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 5 August 2007 Thanh Long Sports Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam  Myanmar 1–2 1-2 (lost) 2007 AFF U-20 Youth Championship
Singapore national team
Year Apps Goals
2013 4 2
2014 5 0
2015 5 0
2016 8 0
2017 0 0
2018 2 1
Total 24 3

Statistics accurate as of match played 12 October 2018

Honours[]

Club[]

LionsXII

Lion City Sailors

International[]

Singapore

Individual[]

References[]

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